Metrocka in Maia Song Contest 1

Metrocka HD confirmed their first participation in the Maia Song Contest on 21 June 2016. The first edition was held in Farsknordo, Björnska. The song was submitted on the same date. The Metrockan music band Les Cowboys Fringants was internally chosen to represent Metrocka with their French song Paris - Montréal. The CEO of the Metrocka HD Arthur O'Neill stated on Twitter that they particularly chose the band to present unusual and different taste of music for Maia instead of going mainstream music. That statement caused some arguments in Metrocka and other nations.



TV Commentator and Spokesperson
Also on the same date, Metrocka HD published an article on their website. The article was written by the relevant departments of the broadcaster. It introduced the importance of participating in such international events. Also the article stated the TV commentator to present the show on national Metrockan TV's, and the spokesperson to introduce Metrockan votes in the edition. According to the reports, Sam Trammell, a well known Metrockan artist was assigned as spokesperson and Sarah Paulson, a popular actress and LGBT activist was assigned as TV commentator.

Incidents
Before the first edition of Maia Song Contest was broadcasted on TV, the broadcaster advertised the show possibly everywhere, on Metrocka HD and billboards all around the nation. The event has received a massive interest in the public.